Driver rages after buying EV in ‘perfect’ condition that needed $6k repairs – she was stranded after missing ‘red flag’

A DRIVER was stunned to learn her EV needed $6,000 in repairs - days after she’d already shelled out $9,000 to buy it.

The woman slammed the Texas dealership on social media, accusing it of selling her “a lemon.”

The driver posted about her supposedly costly experience on Facebook.

She advised other car buyers against working with the "scum" company.

The woman said she had bought the EV after being told "it was in perfect condition, with nothing wrong with the car."

But, issues started nearly immediately.

NO AIR-CON

"After purchasing the car, I noticed the AC wasn’t working," she explained.

So, she returned to the dealership and asked the owner what was wrong with the air-con.

"He said it was something he knew about and would work with me on getting it fixed which was the first red flag," she added.

"Throughout the next four days of ownership the car had many issues with charging, until the 4th and final day when it stopped charging altogether, leaving me stranded and costing me to have to get it towed and inspected."

The vehicle underwent further mechanic checks.

"The results point back to the AC as it was an integral part of the car’s operation and ability to charge," she explained.

However, she claimed that when she asked for them to fix it, they asked her for thousands of dollars to make it roadworthy.

WANTED $2-6K MORE

"When I brought [the AC issue] up, they refused to help me get the car fixed expecting me to pay an additional 2-6k thousand on a car that only cost 9k.

"After complaining they said they would fix the issue only as a ploy to get the car from and buy me out of my loan so I no longer had possession of the vehicle."

She urged other drivers against buying vehicles from the company.

"Do not buy from them, they will sell you a lemon and make you pay!" she ended her rant about the allegedly defective car.

She didn't specify when the car was purchased or its age and model.

The U.S. Sun has contacted the dealership for comment.

What is the Lemon law in California?

It is a consumer protection law.

The Texas Lemon Law is a state law administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

It can help a consumer get their vehicle repurchased, replaced, or repaired.

The problem must "reduce the use, value or safety of the vehicle." However, "abuse" can not have been the cause.

What qualifies as a lemon car in California?

Cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs are all eligible.

The chassis, chassis cab, and the drive train of a motor home are all covered, but aftermarket parts are not.

Dealer-owned vehicles and demonstrators are eligible, as well as all cars and vehicles purchased or leased for personal, family, or household purposes.

Many vehicles that are purchased or leased primarily for business use can also be eligible.

The car must be 18 months old or have 18,000 miles on it, whichever comes first.

But the law does not cover repossessed vehicles, non-travel trailers, boats, or farm equipment.

Texas has anti-lemon laws, but vehicles must meet strict criteria.

It's aimed at protecting consumers whose recently purchased vehicles cannot be repaired.

If you get a new car that cannot be fixed, you may be entitled to a replacement or a refund, the state says.

Cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs are all eligible.

Elsewhere in the US, Cybertruck owners have been complaining about struggling to wash their brand-new Tesla trucks.

And, dealerships have reached a settlement agreement after a state accused the sellers of sneaking in add-on charges.